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Alternate Name(s): Fungal infection - groin; Infection - fungal - groin; Itching in the groin; Ringworm - groin; Tinea cruris; Tinea of the groin ...... Jock itch, also called tinea cruris or ringworm of the groin, is an infection of the groin area caused by fungi.
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Tinea is the fungus that causes ringworm, athlete's foot and jock itch. These infections are usually not serious, but they can be uncomfortable. You can get them by touching an infected person, from damp surfaces such as shower floors, or even from a pet.
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Jock itch is a pretty common fungal infection of the groin and upper thighs. It is generally easy to treat - and avoid - by following a few simple steps. ... What Is Jock Itch?
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kidshealth.org/teen/infections/fungal/jock_itch.html
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Jock itch, athlete's foot, and ringworm are all types of fungal skin infections known collectively as tinea. Most are easily preventable and treatable. ... Jock itch, athlete's foot, and ringworm are all types of fungal skin infections known collectively as tinea. They are caused by fungi called dermatophytes that live on...
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Jock itch is an itchy rash of the groin that results from a superficial fungal infection of your skin. Men and women encounter the disease worldwide, although it is seen ... ... Jock Itch Overview...
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www.emedicinehealth.com/jock_itch/article_em.htm
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Tinea cruris - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tinea cruris , also known informally as crotch itch , crotch rot or jock itch in American English : 303 and dhobi itch or scrot rot in British English, is a dermatophyte fungal infecti...
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Jock itch is a common fungal infection that affects more men than women. Find out more about jock itch and what can be done to treat it. ... The Jock Itch Fungus...
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dermatology.about.com/cs/fungalinfections/a/jockitch.htm
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Read about jock itch causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. This itchy, contagious skin rash may be caused by a bacterial or fungal infection. ... Jock itch is jock itch, there is not much you can do to prevent it. True or False...
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www.medicinenet.com/jock_itch/article.htm
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